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University of Pittsburgh Bradford    
2018-2019 Bradford Campus Catalog 
    
 
  Mar 28, 2024
 
2018-2019 Bradford Campus Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Sociology, BA


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Contact: Professor Helene Lawson, Program Director

Sociology is the study of social life and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. We examine urban and rural life, family patterns and gendered relationships, social change, race and ethnic relations, work and occupations, social stratification, the environment, health services, technology, communications, social movements, global issues, and deviance.

The Sociology Major will prepare you for work in social service and government agencies, community organizations, school systems, correctional facilities, industrial settings, public relations firms, or prepare you to go on for graduate studies in fields such as law, social work, higher education and public administration. The possibilities are endless, given the breadth, adaptability and utility of sociology.

Degree Requirements


Area Requirements in Sociology


Total credits required for the major: 43


General Education Program Requirements and Electives-Variable


(See General Education Program  and General Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree  under Academic Policies and Guidelines for further details.)

Please be advised


Please be advised that some programs or courses of study require that students complete rotations, fieldwork, internships/externships and/or teaching assignments at facilities external to the university, while other programs or courses of study may offer voluntary internships or externships at facilities external to the university. Depending on the program or course, such facilities will or may require a criminal background check, an act 33/34 clearance (if applicable), and perhaps a drug screen to determine participant qualification or eligibility. Additionally, in order to become licensed, many states will inquire as to whether the applicant has been convicted of a misdemeanor, a felony, or a felonious or illegal act associated with alcohol and/or substance abuse.

Suggested Course of Study


Credits: 30


Second Year


Credits: 30


Third Year


Credits: 30


Fourth Year


Credits: 30


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